Pomorski wins stage nine of the Tour of Poyang Lake, Konychev stays in the lead

Michał Pomorski (ATT INVESTMENTS) has won the ninth stage of the Tour of Poyang Lake, finishing in 2:45:41. The Polish rider beat Alexander Konychev (CHINA ANTA - MENTECH CYCLING TEAM) and Yoel Ghebregergish (BIKE AID) in the sprint, both credited with the same time as the winner. The race A compact finish and identical times for the first five riders on the stage: the day produced no gaps among the men at the top of the standings, and the selection was decided only on the final straight. Stage results Michał Pomorski (ATT INVESTMENTS) — 2:45:41 Alexander Konychev (CHINA ANTA - MENTECH CYCLING TEAM) — s.t. Yoel Ghebregergish (BIKE AID) — s.t. Niek Voogt (AZERION / VILLA VALKENBURG) — s.t. Filip Řeha (ATT INVESTMENTS) — s.t. General classification Alexander Konychev (CHINA ANTA - MENTECH CYCLING TEAM) keeps the leader's jersey with 23:07:24. Behind him, Michał Pomorski (ATT INVESTMENTS) is 0:05 down, while Jonas Rapp (FNIX-SCOM-HENGXIANG CYCLING TEAM) is third at 0:16. Closing The day's success therefore goes to Pomorski, but the leadership of the race remains firmly in the hands of Konychev, who defended his first place at the end of the ninth stage. The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.